The chart below compares typical effectiveness of contraceptive methods, starting with the most effective methods. A great resource for communicating with patients (also available as a printable PDF here: Contraceptive Effectiveness).

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This month’s clinical pearl

December 2018 Clinical Fact:

“Because implants and IUDs are highly effective, they are excellent choices for the short-term, too, and the fact that an implant or an IUD is good for “up to” 3 to 20 years is an added advantage but not always relevant.” — Contraceptive Technology, 21st edition